Traffic plan delay irks Montego Bay Chamber
WESTERN BUREAU: The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is unhappy about the protracted delay in the implementation of the proposed J$40 million Traffic Management System for the town, aimed at streamlining congestion now plaguing the western city....
Mary's Child gets computers - PM, C&W make donation to help pregnant teens
Mary's Child, home for pregnant teenagers, received a boost this week when Prime Minister Bruce Golding made good on his promise two months ago to provide the home with computers. The presentation of 10 brand-new computers was made on Tuesday when Mr Golding...
Worms tighten screws - Babies among maggot infestation victims 10 years after eradication project, vermin survive
AFTER 10 years and almost $2 billion expended on a national eradication pro-gramme, screw worm maggots remain a niggling problem that threatens national health by infesting thousands of animals and humans annually. Screw worm analysts have revealed that babies are also among the victims...
Nutritionists back cassava production
The nutritionist of a health-advocacy organisation has applauded Government's announcement that it will be undertaking an initiative to address the country's food security by developing a viable cassava industry. During his contribution to the 2008-2009...
Public Broadcasting to go islandwide by Oct
The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBC-J) will become available to viewers islandwide come October this year.Currently, the station, which is up and running 24 hours per day, seven days a week, is accessible across 60 per cent of the island, covering most of the Corporate...
Jamaica to host regional conference for engineers
This year, Jamaica will be the host country for the annual Engineering Managers Conference, presented by the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation. The event will take place in Montego Bay, from July 28-30, under the theme 'Engineering Solutions - The Challenges Faced...
Bunting calls for enquiry into alternative investment schemes
PETER BUNTING, the Opposition spokesman on industry and commerce, has called for a commission of enquiry to probe the operations of alternative investment schemes. "Let us learn how much of the public's money these schemes give to political parties....
Election Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) readies for by-election... but general election presents greater challenge
The Election Commission of Jamaica, (ECJ) says it is ready for any by-election, but question marks surround its readiness for a general election. The Supreme Court has ruled that a by-election should be held in the West Portland seat and the Government...
Jamaican on US marshals 'most wanted' list
WASHINGTON (CMC):United States marshals have added a Jamaican man to their 'Most Wanted' list, offering a US$25,000 reward for information leading to his capture. A statement issued by the United States authorities said that David Clarke, 26, was on Tuesday placed on the list...
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